method
方法
The method we used earlier to get the car started didn't work.
我們先前用來發動車子的方法不管用了。
means
方法(單復數同形)
Changes in the means of communication have created new problems.
溝通方式的改變已造成了新的問題。
Thoughts are usually expressed by means of languages.
思想通常經由語言來表達。
I am by no means happy to see Michael.=I am not happy to see Michael by any means.
看到邁克爾我絕對不會覺得高興。
century
世紀
Many great inventions were made in the 20th century.
許多偉大的發明都是在20世紀問世的。
offer
提供;主動提議;提議
Thank you for offering me such a good opportunity.= Thank you for offering such a good opportunity to me.
謝謝你提供我一個這么好的機會。
He offered to drive her home but was turned down.
他主動提議要載她回家,不過被婉拒了。
Mary accepted their offer of help.
瑪麗接受了他們想幫忙的提議。
supply
供應;補給品(恒用復數);供給
Don't worry We will supply you with everything you'll need.
不用擔心。我們會提供你一切所需。
There is a lack of medical supplies in the refugee camp.
難民營中缺乏醫療用品。
In the Middle East, there is a plentiful supply of cheap natural gas.
在中東,廉價天然氣的供應相當充裕。
necessary
必要的
It is necessary that you (should) punch in by eight o'clock every morning.= It is necessary for you to punch in by eight o'clock every morning.
你每天早上一定要在八點前打卡上班。
necessarily
必然地
Expensive cars aren't necessarily the best.
昂貴的車未必是最棒的。
unnecessary
不必要的
We can't afford any unnecessary expenses.
我們負擔不起任何不必要的支出。
control
控制
Don't worry. Everything is well under control.
別擔心。一切都在掌控中。
The whole situation suddenly went out of control.
整個情況突然失控。
Britney took a deep breath to control the urge to cry.
布蘭妮深吸一口氣,克制住大哭的沖動。
difference
差別
Do you know the difference between a mule and a donkey?
你知道騾子和驢子的差別嗎?
It makes no difference to me who wins the presidential election.
誰贏得總統大選對我來說沒有差別。